Situations in low-rated schools like Jasper (County) are very frustrating, ... We spend an awful lot of money training people read more

Situations in low-rated schools like Jasper (County) are very frustrating, ... We spend an awful lot of money training people and developing them in these underperforming schools, but at the end of the year, these teachers are taking the training and experience and moving on to better districts.

I'm happy coach Calhoun is beginning to trust me. I just want to keep it that way. I don't want read more

I'm happy coach Calhoun is beginning to trust me. I just want to keep it that way. I don't want to take a step back. My confidence is through the roof. Confidence is what you have to have at this level.

It took 25 years to de-list the peregrine falcon. We are only at nine or 10 years and we have read more

It took 25 years to de-list the peregrine falcon. We are only at nine or 10 years and we have a long way to go.

We're quite pleased to have Rick.

We're quite pleased to have Rick.

It's very tragic. You never think it could happen to you. It makes you more thankful for what you have read more

It's very tragic. You never think it could happen to you. It makes you more thankful for what you have and your family.

I have an education degree from the University of Minnesota, and I was a teacher for about a minute.

I have an education degree from the University of Minnesota, and I was a teacher for about a minute.

Easy to say, not easy to achieve, ... But together we have achieved great things, and this is a red-letter read more

Easy to say, not easy to achieve, ... But together we have achieved great things, and this is a red-letter day. All of us here today will never forget it.

It's just devastating to hear,

It's just devastating to hear,

Mississippi officials have taken some important first steps toward reform, ... Despite some initial progress, we have been unable to read more

Mississippi officials have taken some important first steps toward reform, ... Despite some initial progress, we have been unable to obtain agreement on an in-court settlement.